Edmunds Elementary School vs Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmunds Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Orchard School
South Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Edmunds Elementary School Burlington, Vermont | Orchard School South Burlington, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 184 | #4 of 184 |
| National rank | #16030 of 50,301 | #4272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Burlington | South Burlington |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 63.1).
- •Orchard School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 59.5%).
- •Edmunds Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •Orchard School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 279.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edmunds Elementary School better than Orchard School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard School ranks higher (81.3 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edmunds Elementary School and Orchard School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Burlington and South Burlington in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edmunds Elementary School: 279. Orchard School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edmunds Elementary School and Orchard School rank in Vermont?
Edmunds Elementary School is 79th of 184 and Orchard School is 4th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).